Hungary
Country statistics · 1990–present
Hungary at a Glance
Hungary is home to 9.6 million people as of 2024, with a population that is experiencing significant natural population decline. At a GDP per capita of $33,114, it is an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a developed economy with strong living standards. Life expectancy at birth stands at 76.7 years, close to the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 9.6 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 8.2 and a death rate of 13.4 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at -5.2 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly -49,723 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Hungary is a mid-sized economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $313 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $33,114 per person, it is classified as an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a developed economy with strong living standards. Real GDP growth is projected at 2.5% in 2029, representing modest growth. The unemployment rate is projected at 3.8% (2029 IMF projection), indicating a relatively tight labour market.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 76.7 years (2024), close to the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $1,420 (2023), representing limited per-capita healthcare spending. The adult literacy rate stands at 98.9% (1980), reflecting near-universal literacy. 93.8% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating near-universal internet access. Access to safe drinking water reaches 100.0% of the population (2024), representing near-universal access to safe drinking water.